The acclaimed masterwork of dermatology --- reinvented by an all new editorial team
A Doody's Core Title for 2022!
For nearly half a century Fitzpatrick’s has been recognized worldwide as the field of dermatology’s cornerstone text. This trusted classic covers all of the essentials, from the basic science of the skin to the day-to-day clinical issues of managing common skin disorders. Backed by the expertise of more than 500 world-renowned contributors, it is the reference of choice for clinicians, students, and educators. Fitzpatrick’s skillful blending of science and clinical medicine is matched only by its scope, level of detail, and quality of presentation.
The Ninth Edition continues this tradition of excellence with sweeping changes designed to make it even more relevant to today’s practice and education.
The ALL-NEW Fitzpatrick’s:
New editors diverse in expertise and international in location of practice have endeavored to build on the achievements of previous editions, while providing fresh insight into the content and new thinking regarding optimal structure of the book
Reorganized and updated content – important general basic science concepts are extensively covered in dedicated chapters appearing at the beginning of the book, allowing subsequent clinical chapters to focus on relevant disease-specific pathophysiology, in addition to clinical features, diagnosis, clinical course, and management
Unmatched visual presentation includes more than 3,000 illustrations, including more than 2,700 full-color photographs; all tables and At-a-Glance boxes are either new or completely revised
An improved index to speed you to the information you require about a concept, condition, or therapy
Author Biography:
Sewon Kang, MD is Noxell Professor & Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Masayuki Amagai, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Anna Bruckner, MD Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Director, Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology Fellowshp, Aurora, Colorado.
Alexander H. Enk, MD, Professor and Chairman, President of the German Dermatological Society, Department of Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Amy McMichael, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Jeffrey S. Orringer, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Cosmetic Dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
David J. Margolis, MD, PhD, Chair, Committee on Appointments and Promotions, Professor of Dermatology, Professor of Epidemiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
